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David Brown 996, yes or no?

  • 12-01-2016 11:29pm
    #1
    Jimmy Garlic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭


    I was in the market for a Massey 135 or a ford 3000. People have warned me off the fords and the 135s are up for stupid money imo. I spotted a 996 in good nick for a decent price. I am just wondering if it is too big for my needs (mowing and general duties on about 3 acres.. Should I go for it or hold out for something smaller?


Comments

  • #2
    The Sidewards Man
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭The Sidewards Man


    Its only a 60hp tractor so go for it.


  • #3
    oldsmokey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭oldsmokey


    Watch out for cracked block in these - can be repaired, but better not to have it!Otherwise ok, rough old things but go ok, and economical


  • #4
    coyle21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭coyle21


    What is the price, i have both 995 and 996, good tractors but torture to get in and out of the cab


  • #5
    voz es
    Closed Accounts Posts: 572 ✭✭✭voz es


    Very economical, good lift and reliable. good tractor all around for the era, Massey is the most over priced brand in the irish market. A ford 3000 or 4000 bad tractor you hear.... why?


  • #6
    Jimmy Garlic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭Jimmy Garlic


    voz es wrote: »
    A ford 3000 or 4000 bad tractor you hear.... why?

    I was told that the 3000 in particular is gutless.. But you hear all sorts of nonsense about things from self proclaimed experts. I ended up getting the davy brown. Great yolk so far.


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